High-Protein Chicken Recipes

Quick, easy chicken recipes packed with protein. Every recipe tested with exact macro counts.

38g protein⏱ 110 min

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Rich and creamy Indian curry with tender chicken in a spiced tomato-butter sauce. Served with basmati rice or naan.

520 calmedium

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40g protein⏱ 32 min

Chicken Tikka Kebab

Yogurt-marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers with a smoky char. Perfect with naan and chutney.

320 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 25 min

Chicken Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, crunchy croutons, parmesan, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing.

400 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 90 min

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Grilled marinated chicken skewers with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. Thai street food classic.

400 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 50 min

Chicken Cacciatore

Italian braised chicken with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and fresh herbs. A rustic one-pot dinner.

420 caleasy

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35g protein⏱ 20 min

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)

Authentic Thai street food — ground chicken stir-fried with holy basil, chili, and garlic. Served over jasmine rice with a fried egg.

460 caleasy

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34g protein⏱ 18 min

Chicken Quesadilla

Crispy grilled tortilla stuffed with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, peppers, and onions. Quick lunch or dinner.

440 caleasy

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44g protein⏱ 25 min

One-Pan Tuscan Chicken

Creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce with seared chicken breasts. An Italian-inspired one-pan dinner ready in 25 minutes.

450 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 27 min

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Crunchy chicken tenders with a golden panko crust, made healthier in the air fryer. Perfect with honey mustard dipping sauce.

380 caleasy

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32g protein⏱ 30 min

Orange Chicken

Crispy battered chicken in a tangy-sweet orange glaze. Homemade version of the Panda Express favorite.

480 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 30 min

Chicken Marsala

Pan-seared chicken in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Elegant Italian-American dinner.

420 caleasy

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42g protein⏱ 100 min

Chicken Shawarma Plate

Spiced chicken thighs with warm pita, hummus, pickled onions, and fresh salad. Restaurant-quality Middle Eastern flavors at home.

520 calmedium

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32g protein⏱ 27 min

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Homemade pizza with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, cilantro, and gooey mozzarella.

440 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 25 min

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Tender chicken thighs glazed in homemade teriyaki sauce served over steamed rice with edamame and pickled ginger.

480 caleasy

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30g protein⏱ 35 min

Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in savory broth.

320 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 60 min

Greek Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, roasted with crispy potatoes. A classic Greek family dinner.

420 caleasy

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